Jean Russell (1867-1961), native of Concord/Farragut, teacher and local historian, was the daughter of Samuel Love Russell. It was her father who established the village of Lovell in the area …
Patrick Donnelly beats the odds
He’s a special kinda guy, this Patrick Donnelly. He grew up in Montgomery Village in South Knoxville, the eldest of six children with parents, he says, “who never really worked.” …
Services today for Cades Cove preservationist
A piece of Tennessee history slipped away July 4, 2020, with the death of Johnnie Edna Bryant Sparks, 91, of Townsend. Funeral service will be held today (6/6) at 7 …
Beach week constants
As I mentioned last week, Beach Week starts Saturday, July 4, for our combined Howell/Melendy families. As of right now – the Good Lord willing and coronavirus numbers steady – …
Counting down to the beach
I am a woman who thrives on anticipation. I love having something fun on the calendar. My “Calendar Countdown” app has nothing to do with remembering and everything to do …
Covenant, TOC boost Sevier athletics
Officials from the Sevier County School system have announced Covenant Health and Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics as the exclusive sports medicine providers to Sevier County student athletes. Covenant Health and TOC …
Shoulder surgery gets Willis back to work
Pam Willis delayed shoulder surgery for five years. Suffering from osteoarthritis, she had limited range of motion in her part-time job in Pigeon Forge. (Pam is a retired Realtor from …
Porch sale opens Friday
Appalachian Arts Craft Center will hold its annual porch sale June 12-26. The center is located at 2716 Andersonville Highway 61, Norris.
“We are open and we missed you,” reads the …